Health literacy study for heart, lung, and geriatric care teams
This study tests a program to improve health literacy (understanding health information) among healthcare staff who work with heart, lung, and elderly patients. It aims to help staff communicate better with patients and improve care.
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Who can take part
- You work in the intervention ward (the ward receiving the new program).
- You treat patients with heart, lung, or geriatric (older adult) conditions.
- You are part of an interdisciplinary (multi-professional) healthcare team.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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